Christmas Carol DYRT Quiz

What is the name of the story we read together?

• A Christmas Carol

• The Carol of the Bells

• Scrooge's No Good Very Bad Day

• Regency Christmas: Origins

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In Act 1, what is one word that does NOT describe Ebeneezer Scrooge?

• Cruel

• Miserly

• Jolly

• Heartless

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Where does Scrooge say poor people should go if they can't afford Christmas?

• Prison or workhouses.

• Just it over with and die.

• Soup Kitchens and community centers.

• The houses of family and friends.

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Who is Bob Crachit?

• Scrooge's brother

• Scrooge's clerk

• Fan's husband

• Scrooge's former boss

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How does Fred know Scrooge?

• Fred is Little Fan's son, so Scrooge is his uncle.

• He is the son of Belle, Scrooge's ex-fiance.

• Scrooge and he are good friends from long ago.

• He used to work as Scrooge's clerk.

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Why did Belle break off her engagement with Scrooge?

• Scrooge hated Christmas and that was a deal breaker for Belle.

• Scrooge was too poor, and Belle couldn't stand being poor.

• Scrooge was going on a long journey and wouldn't be back.

• Scrooge only cared about money, and so they fell out of love.

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The Ghost of Christmas Past shows visions of a Christmas Party thrown by Fezziwig, Scrooges former boss.

Why?

• Because this was when Scrooge and Belle first met.

• To show that making other people happy doesn't take a lot of money, only a kind and generous heart.

• To remind Scrooge that no one likes him.

• To make Scrooge feel guilty about not throwing Christmas parties.

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Not counting Jacob Marley's ghost, how many spirits visit Scrooge in the night?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why does Fred pity Scrooge?

• Fred is richer than Scrooge, and bought the biggest turkey before Scrooge could.

• Fred is more popular than Scrooge, and throws lovely parties that he is not invited to.

• Fred sees that Scrooge is obsessed with money, and that it brings Scrooge no joy.

• Fred knows that Scrooge is sick, and worries about him.

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The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge many visions of poor and unfortunate people having a merry Christmas.

Why?

• To show that despite their hardships, if they keep kindness and generosity in their heart they will be happy.

• To show Scrooge how to have a nice holiday on the cheap.

• To make fun of Scrooge's obsession with money.

• To help Scrooge see that he'll never stop all of Whoville from singing.

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